Richard Thompson Guitar Tunings
Richard Thompson has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 2 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Richard Thompson Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Vincent Black Lightning | C - G - D - G - B - ECGDGBE Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron | FGDGCDCustom Tuning (FGDGCD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Richard Thompson's Most Used Tunings
CGDGBE Tuning
Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)
String Pitch Guide: CGDGBE Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in Richard Thompson's catalog.
Richard Thompson Guitar Tuning Overview
Richard Thompson utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Richard Thompson songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.